Where does “elur-jausi” come from?
elur-jausi (Basque) comes from Basque elur, from Middle English erur, from Old English ǣrra — earlier, former, preceding.
elur-jausi (Basque): avalanche
Definitions
- avalanche
Ancestry of “elur-jausi”, step by step
elur-jausi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Basque elur
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basque | elur | snow |
| 2 | Middle English | erur | — |
| 3 | Old English | ǣrra | earlier, former, preceding |
via Basque jausi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basque | jausi | to fall |